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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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