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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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