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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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