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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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