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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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