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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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