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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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