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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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