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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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