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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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