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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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