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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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