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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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