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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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