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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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