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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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