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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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