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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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