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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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