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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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