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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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