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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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