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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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