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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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