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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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