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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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