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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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