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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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