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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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