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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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