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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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