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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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