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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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