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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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