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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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