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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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