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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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