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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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