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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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