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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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