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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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