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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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