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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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