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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the 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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