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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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