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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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