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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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