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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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