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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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