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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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