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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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