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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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