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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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