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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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