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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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