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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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