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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major 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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