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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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