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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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