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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the most important 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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