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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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