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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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