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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. 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. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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