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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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