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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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