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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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