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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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