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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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