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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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