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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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