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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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