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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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