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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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