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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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