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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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