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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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