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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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