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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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