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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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