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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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