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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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