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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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