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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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