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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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