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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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