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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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