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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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