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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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