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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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