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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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