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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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