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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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