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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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