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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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