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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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