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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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