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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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