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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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