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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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