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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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