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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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