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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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