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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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