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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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