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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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