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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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