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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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