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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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