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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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