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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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