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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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