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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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