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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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