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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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