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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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