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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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