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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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