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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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