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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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