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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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