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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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