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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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