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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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