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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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