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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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