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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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