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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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