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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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