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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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