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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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