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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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