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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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