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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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