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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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