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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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