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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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