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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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