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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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