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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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