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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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