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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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