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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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