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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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