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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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