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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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