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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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