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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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