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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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