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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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