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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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