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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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