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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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