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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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