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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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