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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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