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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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