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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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