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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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