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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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