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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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