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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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