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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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