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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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