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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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