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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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