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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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