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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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