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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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