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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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