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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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