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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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