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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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