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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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