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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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