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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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