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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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