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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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