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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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