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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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