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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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