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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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