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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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