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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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