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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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