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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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