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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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