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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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