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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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