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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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