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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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