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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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