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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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