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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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