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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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