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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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