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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively 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 students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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