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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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