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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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