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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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