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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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