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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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