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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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