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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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