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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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