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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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