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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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