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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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