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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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