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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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