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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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