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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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