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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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