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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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