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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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