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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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