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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key 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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