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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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