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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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