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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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