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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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