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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources