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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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