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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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