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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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