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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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