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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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