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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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