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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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