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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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