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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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