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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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