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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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