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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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