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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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