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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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