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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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