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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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