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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources