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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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