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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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