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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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