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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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