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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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