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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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