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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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