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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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