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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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