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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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