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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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