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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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