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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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