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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes 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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