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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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