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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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