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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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