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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key 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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