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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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