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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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