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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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