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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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