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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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