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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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