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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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