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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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