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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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