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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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