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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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