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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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