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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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