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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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