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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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