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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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