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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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