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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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