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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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