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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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