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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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