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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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