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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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