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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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