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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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