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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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