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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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