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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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