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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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