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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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