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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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