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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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