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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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