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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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