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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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