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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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