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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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