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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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