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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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