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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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