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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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