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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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