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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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