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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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