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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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