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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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