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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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