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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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