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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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