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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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