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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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