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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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