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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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