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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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