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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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