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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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