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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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