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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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