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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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