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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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