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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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