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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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