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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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