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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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