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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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