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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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