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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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