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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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