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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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