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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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