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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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