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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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