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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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