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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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