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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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