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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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