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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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