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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important 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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