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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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