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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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