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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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