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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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