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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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