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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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