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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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