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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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