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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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