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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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