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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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