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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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