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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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