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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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