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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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