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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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