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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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