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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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