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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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