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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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