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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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