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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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