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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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