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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key 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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