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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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