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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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