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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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