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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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