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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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