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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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