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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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