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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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