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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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