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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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