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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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