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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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