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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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