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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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