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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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