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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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