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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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