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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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