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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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