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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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