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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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