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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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