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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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