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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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