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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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