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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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