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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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