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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What 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 deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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