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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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