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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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