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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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