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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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