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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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