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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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