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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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