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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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