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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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