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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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