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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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