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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines 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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