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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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