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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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