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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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