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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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