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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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