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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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