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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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