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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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