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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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