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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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