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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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