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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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