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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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