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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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