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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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