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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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