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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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