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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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