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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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