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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses 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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