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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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