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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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