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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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