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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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