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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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