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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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