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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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