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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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