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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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