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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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