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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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