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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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