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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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