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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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