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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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