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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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