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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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