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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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