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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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