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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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