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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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