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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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