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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education