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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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