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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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