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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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