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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of 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 participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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