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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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