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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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