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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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