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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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