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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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