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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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