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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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