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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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