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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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