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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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