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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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