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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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