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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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