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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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