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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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