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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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