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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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