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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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