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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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