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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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