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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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