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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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