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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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