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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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