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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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