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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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