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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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