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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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