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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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