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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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