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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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