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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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