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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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