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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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