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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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