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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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