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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes 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. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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