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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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