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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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