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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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