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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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