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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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