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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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