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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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