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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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