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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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