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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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