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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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