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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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