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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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