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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education 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 we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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