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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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