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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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