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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs 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 lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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