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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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