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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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