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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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