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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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