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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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