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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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