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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not 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 subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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