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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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