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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key 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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