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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 (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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