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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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