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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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