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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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